CHINO, CA, April 19, 2018-

Original Hero Wipes® FIRE are the first and only on-site decontamination wipes specifically formulated for firefighters that have been tested and proven effective in removing cancer-causing carcinogens. The Hero Wipes brand announced today it has expanded its product line to tackle another threat faced by first responders: bloodborne pathogens. With the launch of Hero Wipes EMS, first responders now have a wipe that effectively cleans and kills 99.9 percent of germs to reduce the risk of infection that bloodborne pathogens present.

What are bloodborne pathogens?
According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood than can cause disease in humans. Workers, like first responders, who are exposed to bloodborne pathogens are at risk for serious and life-threatening illnesses. OSHA provides a Bloodborne Pathogens standard that provides for what employers should do to protect workers.

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